Personal loans in Amboy, MN

The Census counts 519 people in Amboy, the 482nd-largest figure among Minnesota's 853 places. Population in Amboy dropped about 3.5% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Personal loans in Amboy are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 519 population. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Amboy's roughly 519 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Amboy residents before they take on more. A larger market lies at Winnebago, MN about 9 miles away.

Local context for Amboy

Here is the sourced Census picture for Amboy, plus the Minnesota lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

A practical checklist for Amboy borrowers

Before you apply in Amboy, a community of about 519, work through these steps:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Minnesota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

None of these steps is Amboy-specific: the same Minnesota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 519 residents.

Where Amboy sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.3 square miles of land within Amboy, with no significant water area listed. With 519 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,663 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 86 miles away. Amboy has 59 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 306 larger places.

The Minnesota lending rules that reach Amboy

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Amboy: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMinnesota Department of Commerce (commissioner of commerce)
Source says: ""Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Payday ability-to-repay requirementRequired for payday loans with an APR above 36% (Minn. Stat. § 47.603)
Source says: "This section applies to all payday loans with an annual percentage rate that exceeds 36 percent."
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per year legal rate of interest; a different rate may be contracted for in writing (Minn. Stat. § 334.01)
Source says: "The interest for any legal indebtedness shall be at the rate of $6 upon $100 for a year"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Where Amboy sits in Minnesota

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Amboy ranks 482nd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Amboy stands 790th among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 7th percentile. At about 1,663 people per square mile, Amboy is the 110th most densely settled place in Minnesota. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 776th of 853 places in Minnesota.

Borrowing reach in Amboy

With about 1,663 residents per square mile, Amboy is moderately settled, and 59 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Minnesota reach Amboy's 519 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Winnebago, MN about 9 miles away.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Amboy if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Amboy is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Amboy?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Amboy?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Amboy cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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